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Vaccine Misinformation Spilling Over To Pets Puts Us All At Risk

September 26, 2023No Comments5 Mins Read
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BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – MARCH 06: A Boxer dog looks out from its kennel on first day of Crufts dog … [+] show at the NEC on March 6, 2014 in Birmingham, England. Said to be the largest show of its kind in the world, the annual four-day event, features thousands of dogs, with competitors travelling from countries across the globe to take part. Crufts, which was first held in 1891 and sees thousands of dogs vie for the coveted title of ‘Best in Show’. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

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Vaccines for pets are critically important for several reasons, and are essential to maintain the health and well-being of domesticated animals and to prevent the spread of diseases to humans. But in recent years there has been a decline in vaccination rates and trust by pet owners, especially those who own dogs. A September 2023 publication from the Boston University School of Public Health concluded 53% of dog owners expressed some hesitancy in vaccinating their canines. This is the first time what many veterinarians knew anecdotally has been validated.

In the nationally representative survey of U.S. adults (N = 2,200), the authors concluded there is “pervasive canine vaccine hesitancy (CVH) in dog owner subpopulations.” This has led to increases in CVH associated with rabies non-vaccination, as well as opposition to evidence-based vaccine policies.

The growing vaccine hesitancy in recent years is in no small part due to misinformation and disinformation about human vaccinations during the Covid-19 pandemic. But the hesitancy and misinformation is beginning to spill over into pet owners who are delaying or refusing vaccines for their pets. This poses major public health concerns for humans and canines alike given that 45% of U.S. households own a dog, and some diseases that affect dogs can also affect humans. These are called zoonotic diseases.

In a BU press release, the study’s lead author, Matt Motta, PhD, said, “The vaccine spillover effects that we document in our research underscore the importance of restoring trust in human vaccine safety and efficacy.” However, it’s important to note this problem in trust has been percolating for a few years, with vets attending the World Small Animal Veterinary Association’s online congress in March 2021 being warned vaccine hesitancy was on the rise for pet owners.

While rabies remains a deadly threat to humans, with the WHO estimating almost 60,000 people die per year from rabies, declining vaccination rates in pets could have disastrous public health results. Sadly, thanks to misinformation, the new BU study concluded 37% of dog owners now believe these vaccines could cause autism in their dogs. There is, however, no evidence to support this claim.

Vaccines protect pets from a range of diseases that can be fatal or cause serious health problems. For example, dogs can contract diseases such as parvo, distemper and rabies, while cats can contract diseases such as feline leukemia and feline immunodeficiency virus. These diseases can be easily prevented with vaccines, but if left untreated, can lead to serious health complications and even death.

Vaccination is an essential aspect of responsible pet ownership. Vaccines protect pets from a range of diseases and help to prevent the spread of these diseases to other animals and humans. In addition, many counties and states require certain vaccines, such as the rabies vaccine, by law. Failure to comply with these laws can result in fines or even legal action.

The American Animal Hospital Association calls vaccinations “a cornerstone of canine preventive healthcare.” So what are the major considerations pet owners should think through when bringing a new furry family member into the home:

1. Disease Prevention: Vaccines are designed to protect dogs from various infectious diseases that can be life-threatening or cause severe illness. Common vaccine-preventable diseases in dogs include rabies, parvovirus, distemper, canine adenovirus and leptospirosis, among others. These diseases can spread rapidly and lead to suffering and death in unvaccinated dogs.

2. Herd Immunity: Vaccination not only protects individual dogs but also contributes to herd immunity within the dog population. When a significant proportion of dogs are vaccinated against a disease, it becomes more challenging for the disease to spread, protecting even unvaccinated or vulnerable animals.

3. Public Health: Some diseases that affect dogs can also affect humans (zoonotic diseases). For example, rabies is a zoonotic disease that poses a severe threat to both dogs and humans. Vaccinating dogs against rabies helps protect public health by reducing the risk of transmission to humans.

4. Legal Requirements: In many states and regions, there are legal requirements for pet owners to vaccinate their dogs against certain diseases like rabies. Failure to comply with these laws can result in fines or other legal consequences.

5. Preventing Disease Outbreaks: When vaccination rates drop in a community or region, it can lead to disease outbreaks. These outbreaks can be costly to manage, result in the suffering of animals, and pose a risk to other pets and even people.

Vaccines are a critical aspect of responsible pet ownership and help to prevent the spread of diseases to other animals and humans. To address the issue of declining vaccination rates among pets, education and outreach efforts are essential. Veterinarians, pet organizations and government agencies play a crucial role in promoting the importance of vaccinations, providing accurate information and making vaccines more accessible to pet owners. And pet owners, must take great care to protect their human and fur family members to the best of their ability.

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